Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biotechnology
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
MYR 51,560 **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* you can apply up to 2 months before the starting date
** Malaysian students total tuition; 66,100RM: International students total tuition
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Introduction
The Bachelor of Science (Hons) Biotechnology is specifically designed to develop its students with a strong foundation of knowledge and practical skills that are sought after in the changing world of biotechnology. Students will acquire a sound principle of science, gain basic knowledge in the applied aspect of biotechnology and enhance their communication and interpersonal skills which are valuable and compelling to employers.
This programme provides an understanding and practical skills behind the use of biologically derived materials for a multitude of applications. Such materials include microorganisms (e.g. bacteria, yeast, algae) and materials derived from them and other biological sources (e.g. enzymes, protein, DNA). These applications focus on three core areas, namely agriculture productions, industrial manufacturing, and human health. Industrial Training and Undergraduate Project which link students directly to the industry and leading-edge research are some of the added features of this program, giving it a practical hands-on approach.
Curriculum
Year 1
- Biochemistry I
- Biochemistry II
- Biology of Organisms
- Introduction to Biotechnology
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Genetics
- Microbiology
- Computer Fundamentals and Programming
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Biostatistics
- English for Academic Writing
- Hubungan Etnik (Malaysian Students)
- Malay Communicative 2 (International Students)
- Co-Curriculum 1
Year 2
- Bioinstrumentation
- Cell and Tissue Culture
- Food Microbiology
- Genetic Engineering
- Enzyme Technology
- Immunology
- Environmental Biotechnology*
- Microbial Biotechnology*
- Animal Biotechnology*
- Marine Biotechnology*
- Plant Biotechnology*
- Food Biotechnology*
- English for Research Writing
- English for Occupational Purposes
- Principles of Entrepreneurship
- Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (Malaysian Students)
- Malaysian Studies 3 (International Students)
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A** (Malaysian Students)
- Co-Curriculum 2
*Choose any three (3) electives
Year 3
- Bioethics & Biosafety
- Bioinformatics
- Bioreactor Design
- Current Topics in Biotechnology
- Medical Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical Biotechnology*
- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology*
- Industrial Biotechnology*
- Fermentation Technology*
- Undergraduate Project I
- Undergraduate Project II
- Industrial Training
- Public Speaking Skills
Optional cross-discipline electives
- Principles of Marketing
- Principles of Management
- Professional Portfolio Development
- Health Psychology
- Positive Psychology
- Multimedia Technology and Application
*Choose any two (2) electives
**For Malaysian students who do not possess credit in Bahasa Melayu subject at SPM level
